• Login
    View Item 
    •   Research Bank Home
    • Study Areas
    • Design and Visual Arts
    • Design and Visual Arts Dissertations and Theses
    • View Item
    •   Research Bank Home
    • Study Areas
    • Design and Visual Arts
    • Design and Visual Arts Dissertations and Theses
    • View Item
    JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it.

    The reframed portrait : redefining the roles of the artist and sitter within the genre of portraiture

    Lomiwes, Clarence

    Thumbnail
    Share
    View fulltext online
    REFRAMED PORTRAIT combined file.pdf (662.0Mb)
    How to run the program.pdf (97.97Kb)
    libfmodex.dylib (1.865Mb)
    openFrameworks (6.401Mb)
    openFrameworks-Info.plist (631bytes)
    Info.plist (618bytes)
    PkgInfo (8bytes)
    myPaintingImage.png (251.8Kb)
    partOfTheScreen.png (382.8Kb)
    strokeColours.jpg (26.90Kb)
    verdana.ttf (167.7Kb)
    blue stroke 1 (0 - 10 degrees).png (28.60Kb)
    peach stroke 1 (0 - 10 degrees).png (24.20Kb)
    pink stroke 1 (0 - 10 degrees).png (25.40Kb)
    yellow stroke 1 (0 - 10 degrees).png (24.52Kb)
    Date
    2013
    Citation:
    Lomiwes, C. (2013) The reframed portrait : redefining the roles of the artist and sitter within the genre of portraiture. [An unpublished thesis submitted in partial fulfilment for the requirements for the Unitec degree of Master in Design].
    Permanent link to Research Bank record:
    https://hdl.handle.net/10652/2547
    Abstract
    This research project investigates the role of 'agency' within the conventional terms of reference when it pertains to the artist and the model in the genre of Portraiture. The project investigates the expectations within the roles of models and artist in an attempt to discover new methods of creating portraits. The project is divided into two phases. The first phase followed a conventional painterly approach in developing portraits through traditional materials. The second phase was a response to the issues uncovered during the former. After critically scrutinizing canvasses produced during the first phase, it was determined that these works did not accurately answer the aim of the project. With this insight, changes were made to the methodologies, theoretical context and medium of the project to align it closer to the appropriate area of investigation. This meant that the conventional materials and methods utilized during the first phase were re-examined to accommodate the new digital format that the project embodied. A software program that digitally painted the model was created at the end of the project. This software produced unbiased images by avoiding the hierarchical framework usually implemented in the creation of conventional portrait paintings. By physically removing the presence of the artist, the model is given agency to present themselves in a manner that personifies their true nature. The project improves on the contextual landscape of Portraiture by offering an alternative method that considers the model as the dominant role instead of the artist. This process produces a more genuine portrayal of the model as they initiate how they wished to be perceived through paint. Also, the quick capture and process of raw video data into digital paintings by the software allows for a more candid and therefore honest interpretation of the model.
    Keywords:
    portraits, portraiture, agency of sitter/model, digital painting, software programs, role of artist
    ANZSRC Field of Research:
    190502 Fine Arts (incl. Sculpture and Painting)
    Degree:
    Master of Design
    Supervisors:
    Fahey, Richard
    Rights:
    This digital work is protected by copyright. It may be consulted by you, provided you comply with the provisions of the Act and the following conditions of use: Any use you make of these documents or images must be for research or private study purposes only, and you may not make them available to any other person. You will recognise the author's and publishers rights and give due acknowledgement where appropriate.
    Metadata
    Show detailed record
    This item appears in
    • Design and Visual Arts Dissertations and Theses [46]

    Library home
    Send Feedback
    Research publications
    Unitec
    Moodle
    © Unitec Institute of Technology, Private Bag 92025, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142
     

     

    Usage

    Downloads, last 12 months
    1,990
     
     

    Usage Statistics

    For this itemFor the Research Bank

    Share

    About

    About Research BankResearch at UnitecContact us

    Help for authors  

    How to add researchOpen Access GuideVersions Toolkit

    Register for updates  

    LoginRegister

    Browse Research Bank  

    EverywhereAcademic study areasAuthorDateSubjectTitleType of researchSupervisorThis CollectionAuthorDateSubjectTitleType of researchSupervisor

    Library home
    Send Feedback
    Research publications
    Unitec
    Moodle
    © Unitec Institute of Technology, Private Bag 92025, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142